The Fan At Night

Nick Farabaugh; PennLive.com joins! The guys discuss the Porter-Roethlisberger stuff, before transitioning to the Steelers' new coaching staff under Mike McCarthy, and all the different things they'll bring to the table, and all of the different details involved. The guys also discuss which Steelers could return, and who may be moving on in free agency.

Jack believes Konnor Griffin should start 2026 with Indianapolis. Jack wants Griffin to permanently remain with the Pirates after his initial call-up, and not risk having Griffin on the opening roster only to struggle and get sent down.

Colin Beazley; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins! The guys discuss pitchers and catchers reporting, as well as Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin being dahn at camp, and what Colin's seen from them. The guys also discuss the chances of the team getting Nick Castellanos, before transitioning to if the Bucs can snag Mark Vientos from the Mets. The guys also discuss how the Bucs' bullpen could shake out, especially among innings 7-9.

Nick Castellanos was let go by the Phillies today; Should the Pirates go after him? Where would he play, considering he hasn't played third base since 2016?

RIP Elroy Face. Jack reflects on Face's legacy, on and off the field. Jack then transitions to the Steelers and Joey Porter's comments regarding Ben Roethlisberger. How much under Mike McCarthy could be similar to how Mike Tomlin ran things? Also, what might a Joey Porter Jr. contract extension look like?

Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly from The Pat McAfee Show joins! The guys discuss the QB situation, everything that could lead up to the team's decision at QB, and if Aaron Rodgers is the guy. Mark thinks Rodgers either returns to Pittsburgh or calls it a career. The guys also discuss the futures of Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, Chris Boswell, Jalen Ramsey, etc.

More Super Bowl thoughts, and where the Steelers are in comparison to Seattle and New England. Donny emphasizes drafting and developing, something the Seahawks have done very well under GM John Schneider. There are many names on Seattle's team who football fans may not have known of until this postseason, who made impacts all season long for Mike McDonald's squad. Donny also highlights New England's rebuild that led to success sooner than people may(e) think.

Paul Steigerwald joins the show! Paul has high praise for Dan Muse. Paul compares Dan to past Penguin Head Coaches like Eddie Johnson. Paul says unless they get any serious injuries, he sees the Penguins being a playoff team. Should the Pens buy or sell at the deadline? Jason talks about Craig Patrick.